burts-bees Burt's Bees Bb Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Titanium Dioxide
2. Zinc Oxide
3. Water
4. Glycerin
5. Decyl Oleate
6. Isoamyl Cocoate
7. Isoamyl Laurate
8. Octyldodecanol
9. Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
10. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11. Cetyl Alcohol
12. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
13. Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
14. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
15. Stearic Acid
16. Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
17. Beeswax
18. Jojoba Esters
19. Mica
20. Iron Oxides
21. Silica
22. Sorbitan Stearate
23. Stearyl Alcohol
24. Behenyl Alcohol
25. Sodium Carboxymethyl C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside
26. Lauryl Glucoside
27. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Citric Acid
30. Isostearic Acid
31. Lecithin
32. Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
33. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
34. Sodium Phytate
35. Trihydroxystearin
36. Alumina
37. Arachidyl Alcohol
38. Sorbic Acid
39. Alcohol Denat
40. Potassium Sorbate
41. Sodium Benzoate
42. Fragrance
43. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Hydrating BB cream featuring TiO2 and ZnO for physical sun protection and tint. Lightweight ester oils (Decyl Oleate, ISOAMYL COCOATE) blend with Sunflower Oil and Beeswax for a breathable barrier. Emulsification relies on Glyceryl Stearate Citrate. Suitable for combination skin daily wear. Factory observation: Uniform dispersion of mineral pigments is critical to prevent grittiness.

Key ingredients

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Decyl OleateIsoamyl LaurateOctyldodecanol

皮肤调理剂

Isoamyl Cocoate

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-4 CaprateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl AlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPolyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateStearic AcidMorinda Citrifolia Fruit ExtractBeeswaxJojoba EstersMicaIron OxidesSilicaSorbitan StearateStearyl AlcoholBehenyl AlcoholSodium Carboxymethyl C10-16 Alkyl GlucosideLauryl GlucosideMagnesium Aluminum SilicateXanthan GumCitric AcidIsostearic AcidLecithinPolyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleatePolyhydroxystearic AcidSodium PhytateTrihydroxystearinAluminaArachidyl AlcoholSorbic AcidAlcohol DenatPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateFragrancePhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Decyl Oleate

Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Isoamyl Cocoate

Light ester with high comedogenic risk; prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Isoamyl Laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Non-ionic emulsifier; biodegradable, compatibility with anionics requires check.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Plant-derived emulsifier, mild feel; for O/W systems, combine with co-emulsifiers

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract

Morinda fruit extract containing phenolics, claimed for antioxidant and brightening effects; botanical extract variability requires strict internal QC standards.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Sodium Carboxymethyl C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside

Not decoded yet

Lauryl Glucoside

Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Mild emulsifier for O/W systems; 1-3%, avoid cationic surfactants

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Trihydroxystearin

Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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